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The NJIT Highlanders (0-5) aim to stop a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Bucknell Bison (3-2) on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET.
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How to Watch Bucknell vs. NJIT
- Game day: Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Bucknell 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.9 | 204 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.4 | 224 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 35.2 | 145 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 35.2 | 302 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 | 339 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.4 | 195 |
NJIT 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 39.8 | 324 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.3 | 301 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 26.8 | 350 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.2 | 252 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 235 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 8.4 | 357 |
Bucknell vs. NJIT Stat Insights
Points
- The Bison are averaging 80.2 points, just 3.8 more than the 76.4 the Highlanders allow.
- When Bucknell scores more than 76.4, it has a record of 2-1.
- NJIT has a 0-2 record when allowing fewer than 80.2 points.
- The Highlanders score 23.4 fewer points per game (58.8) than the Bison allow (82.2).
- The Bison have a -10-point scoring differential on the year (-2.0 per game). The Highlanders also have been outscored, by 88 points (17.6 per game).
Shooting
- The Bison are making 44.9% of their shots from the field, just 1.4% lower than the Highlanders concede to opponents (46.3%).
- Bucknell has a 1-1 straight-up record when shooting higher than 46.3% from the field.
- The Highlanders make 39.8% of their shots from the field, 3.6% lower than the Bison's defensive field-goal percentage.
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Rebounding
- The Bison average 35.2 rebounds, better than the Highlanders by 8.4 boards per game.
- When Bucknell has the rebounding advantage, it is 1-2. When posting fewer boards, NJIT is 0-4.
- The Bison's 7.4 offensive rebounds per game are just 0.6 more than the Highlanders grab (6.8).
- The Bison are 1-0 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Highlanders are 0-4 when they fall short there.
- NJIT is -6.4 on the boards, but Bucknell averages the same amount of rebounds as their opponents.
Bucknell Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2024 | Rider | Home |
| 11/27/2024 | Maryland | Away |
| 11/30/2024 | Siena | Neutral |
NJIT Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | Cleveland State | Away |
| 11/27/2024 | Morehead State | Neutral |
| 12/1/2024 | UMass | Away |